Modern technology in our lives

* Introduction :

  Modern technology plays a very important role in our lives because we can't do without it. There are many inventions of modern technology. You will use some of them to complete this task. In my opinion, smartphones, the internet, and AI( artificial intelligence) are the best inventions of modern technology. All modern technology inventions including the three mentioned have advantages and disadvantages. How can we make use of its pros , and be aware of its cons ? Everyone has different views related to modern technology. What about your own?

* The outcomes :

By the end of this task, students should be able to:- 

• Identify the role of modern technology in our lives.
• Gather some information about the best inventions of modern technology.
• Consider the pros and cons of modern technology.
• Discuss the different views related to modern technology. 

 

* Task : 

- Answer the following questions :- 

1. What is the role of modern technology in our lives ?
2. Smartphones, the internet, and AI ( artificial intelligence) are the best inventions of modern technology. Discuss. 
3. State some of the pros and cons of modern technology.
4. Everybody has their own opinions about modern technology. Discuss that and explain your own.​​​​​​​​​​

* Process : 

• Step 1 : The  identification of  modern technology role in our lives.

- Answer these questions:-

• ​​​How does modern technology play a vital role in our lives ? 
• Mention seven elements of the importance of modern technology .

- Resources : 

https://online.ucpress.edu/gp/article/2/1/27353/118411/How-Is-Technology-Changing-the-World-and-How

https://www.upgrad.com/blog/top-importance-of-technology-in-our-daily-life

• Step 2 : The role of smartphones in our lives.

- Answer the following questions:- 

• What is the role of smartphones in our lives ?
• Smartphones are indispensable , how  ? 
• How can we use smartphones carefully?

- Resources : 

https://libtitle.com/how-mobile-phones-are-making-our-lives-convenient/ 

https://targetstudy.com/articles/importance-of-smartphones-in-our-life.html 

https://theconversation.com/heres-how-to-maintain-healthy-smartphone-habits-236555

• Step 3 : The impact of the internet on our lives.

- Answer the following questions:-

• Identify seven points of the advantages of using the internet.
• State seven points of the disadvantages of using the internet. 

- Resources : 

https://www.vedantu.com/computer-science/advantages-of-the-internet

https://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch001810.htm

• Step 4 : Artificial intelligence ( AI) as one of the modern technology best inventions.

- Answer these questions:-

• What do you know about artificial intelligence?
• How do you use artificial intelligence to get information? 
• " Artificial intelligence ( AI) is the main source of knowledge". Do you agree with that statement ; why , why not? 

- Resources : 

https://www.coursera.org/articles/what-is-artificial-intelligence 

https://subjectguides.york.ac.uk/searching/ai 

• Step 5 : The pros and cons of modern technology. 

​​​​​​- Answer the following questions:-

• Mention some of pros and cons of modern technology.
• What should we do to be aware of these cons? 

- Resources : 

https://www.skills.edu.eg/modern-technology/ 

https://www.mobicip.com/blog/negative-effects-of-technology 

• Step 6 :  The opinions of others on modern technology and your own.

- Answer these questions:- 

•   Identify some opinions on modern technology. 
• What's your own opinion on modern technology.

​​​​​​- Resources : 

https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/articles-and-essays/the-teaching-forum/from-the-students-view-thoughts-on-technology-and-learning/ 

https://www.quora.com/What-is-your-opinion-on-the-impact-of-technology-on-society 

* Evaluation : 

You will be evaluated based on the following criteria: 

- Research and understanding 35%

- Creativity and innovation 25% 

- Cooperation 15% 

- Task Explanation 25%

* Conclusion : 

- By completing this task , students should accomplish the following: 

* How modern technology is very important in our lives.

* Consider the pros and cons of modern technology.

* Compare between the best inventions of modern technology.

* Explain other people opinions on modern technology and his, her own opinion.

* Accomplish more and more about this topic. 

* Credits : 

Number	Score	Credits
1	Above 95%	Students will receive a title and a certificate.
2	From 90% to  95%	Students will receive an excellent title.

 

* Teacher Page : 

• Personal Data : 

• My name is Hossam Ali Siddiq Abdelbari.

• I was born in Sohag Governorate.

• I am 23 years old.

• I love reading literary books.

• l graduated from the Faculty of Education, Sohag University.

• l graduated in 2023. 

• I'm an English teacher.

• My mobile number is 01065750782. 

• My email address is 3581959@sohag3.moe.edu.eg